Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026.

State GOP leaders are expected to throw their support behind Garrity. Many of them are worried about a second run from state Sen. Doug Mastriano.

The Pennsylvania Republican Party plans to endorse a candidate for governor in September — nearly half a year earlier than in the past — in an attempt to learn from its 2022 losses and capitalize on its 2024 successes.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the looming SEPTA cuts and fare hikes as protesters held another rally at Sen. Joe Picozzi's office.

Republicans hope to mount a more competitive race next year after the Democratic incumbent cruised to victory over Doug Mastriano in 2022.

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvania’s long-troubled system for approving unemployment benefits has improved dramatically. At a Harrisburg press conference, the governor also pushed back on President Donald Trump’s reported attempt to limit mail-in voting and gave an update on state budget negotiations — now entering the eighth week of their impasse.

Republicans hope Ms. Garrity, the state treasurer, will give them a shot against Gov. Josh Shapiro. But he will be tough to beat, and the Republican field could still be complicated by Doug Mastriano.

Stacy Garrity, a Republican who hopes to unseat Gov. Josh Shapiro, is a former Army Reservist and has served as Pennsylvania treasurer since 2021.

Garrity is Pennsylvania's state treasurer in her second term, and is a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. She is the Pennsylvania GOP's top choice to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro next year.

Under Gov. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania is one of the “Best States to Live in,” according to a new report from WalletHub.